Generosity Matters | Spring 2021

6 Reasons Your Church Needs a Planned Giving Program Giving USA reports that an estimated $43.21 billion in planned gifts and bequests were given to non-profits in 2019* with most gifts benefiting non-profits, educational institutions, and other organizations. Whether or not your church is considering starting a planned giving program, here are 6 ways it can […]

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6 Reasons Your Church Needs a Planned Giving Program

Living a generous life and giving generously are directly tied to the health of a person’s relationship with God. Weekly giving during Sunday morning worship focuses on the importance of giving 10% of what God has entrusted to us, but what about the other 90%? The 90% often includes accumulated assets, savings, homes, cars, retirement […]

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Loans Created with Churches and Ministries in Mind

“Terri and her team were readily available to answer the few questions that we had, and we got a quick and positive response from the loan committee. We were then able to accomplish the roof replacement as planned. We highly recommend that when you are looking for funding to accomplish your next major church project […]

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We Value Your Ideas for Future Events and Webinars

We are incredibly thankful to the hundreds of churches who attended our UM Foundation events in 2019 and 2020 and are blessed to be able to continue these events into 2021 and beyond. To be as timely and effective as possible, we would like your thoughts and input about types of events and webinars you […]

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Father’s Day Resources 2021

Thank you for your continued partnership and ministry within the AWF Conference. As a small thank you, we have provided several resources that you can use this Father’s Day! On Father’s day, we are reminded of all the fathers and father figures who have had a lasting impact on our lives. This Father’s Day we encourage […]

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We Value Your Ideas for Future Events and Webinars

We are incredibly thankful to the hundreds of churches who attended our UM Foundation events in 2019 and 2020 and are blessed to be able to continue these events into 2021 and beyond. To be as timely and effective as possible, we would like your thoughts and input about types of events and webinars you […]

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Spring 2021 Board of Directors Meeting

Thank you to our wonderful Board of Directors and AWF Conference District Superintendents for your invaluable leadership, insight, and skills to help lead our Foundation not only at our bi-annual meetings but throughout the year. We are blessed to have a great group of individuals with vast and diverse expertise and knowledge from investing, banking, […]

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Mother’s Day Resources 2021

Thank you for your continued partnership and ministry within the AWF Conference. As a small thank you, we have provided several resources that you can use this Mother’s Day! Mother’s Day is a great reminder and celebration of the wonderful women in our lives. Their continual love, support, and generosity do not go unnoticed. This […]

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Easter and Holy Week Resources 2021

We are blessed to serve and partner with pastors and churches throughout the AWF Conference. As a small thank you, please feel free to download and use these resources in your church for Easter and Holy Week. These Easter and Holy Week resources can be used to promote your worship experience whether online, at your church […]

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Loans Created with Churches and Ministries in Mind

“Trinity United Methodist Church’s facilities needed upgrades to make our space more effective for ministry in the 21st century. Church members generously gave and pledged $1.2 million dollars to remodel our church buildings. The Alabama-West Florida United Methodist Development Fund provided the loan that enabled us to complete our remodeling. Terri Turner and the AL-West […]

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